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![]() Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Marion Illinois
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hello and thanks for taking the time to read his and hopefully respond.
A bit of history, I have restored or modified/customized several vehicles over the years, including two Corvettes. I had a bass boat gold 1986 with a 383 stroker with the 4+3. It was my daily driver, but I got t-boned at a red light. You know how it goes, insurance paid me 2k over the purchase price, but what about all the other money I have put into this car? I have the shop manuals, I traced down and bought documentation, date correct original parts. I may have one of the last GM right door upper trim parts, still in the original bag. All the originals parts I had to replace, sitting out in my garage. Seriously though, I do miss that car, it was fun to drive. Once the frame is bent, believe me the car is never the same. Now I was looking for another driver and I found a 1990 red ZR-1 with 67k for mileage. 20k. Solid car. A car I have wanted since maybe 1988 but more likely 1989. The buzz! It was crazy when this car came out. I am sorry I do not remember the date. I was driving home from University and went past a GM dealership. I saw the rear end thought the glass at the light, ******* wait a minute! OMG they have a King of the Hill! In the showroom was a red ZR-1. I sat in it. I asked the salesman if I could start it. No documentation, Car fax clean, seems like it was well maintained. As far as I can tell, modifications/repairs/maintenance include Borla Exhaust, a different shifter knob, a Kenwood CD player, battery and tires. Maybe a windshield because there is no delamination and there should be. Also the seats just look too good. There is overspray in a few places, now maybe it came that way from the factory, or the dealership or a former owner has touched it up or maybe it has even been reapinted. You see I have found and nurtured a few gems in my life, but I have also been burned. You live and you learn. I am also a NCRS member. So, here is my quandry, basically two choices. Do I bumble my way though and then have it judged or do I have it judged and hopefully the NCRS people will tell me exactly what it needs to be top flight and then do the restorations. You see I have no documentation, maybe more than maintenance such as the starter or water pump has been replaced. Anyways, what would you do? Once again I do thank you. |
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![]() Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side)
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![]() Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Marcos CA
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A certain amount of modifications is generally considered desirable on these cars due to the premium cost of mods. You could end up with $25k-$30k real quick into a $20k car, especially if you are a perfectionist or hp hungry.
Then of course there are just the general C4 issues that will nickel and dime you- even on a driver-there are just those items that fail early (radios, antennas, fx3 shocks wearing out in 50k, etc etc). I would consider a super low mile one for more as it might cost you less in the long run. |
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Location: pittsburgh
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no there shouldn't. my 90 has 6x,xxx on her and other then where I left a carlisle sticker on there's no delam on my windshield. the more they get used the less chance there is for delam
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![]() Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Delanson, NY
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I've got a red/red 1990 with a little over 8,000 miles. Regional and National Top Flight. If you want an NCRS quality car from the get go you will not get one for $20K without putting a lot of effort and $$ into it.
Or you can buy mine! ![]()
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1968 convertible Lemans Blue, 1986 coupe Medium Blue NCRS Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2529 Red NCRS Regional and National Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2124 Charcoal Metallic NCRS Top Flight 2010 & 2018, 2003 Anniversary Red Convertible (sold) |
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